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Rigel Medical has introduced a new hand held, high performance pulse oximetry simulator for the fast, accurate and efficient testing of SpO2 devices. The lightweight and battery powered Rigel SP-SiM is the first hand held simulator of its type and utilises new technology to eliminate the inconsistencies that can often be associated with testing using traditional equipment like an optical finger.
Market leaders in oximeters use and specify instruments using electronic simulation for quality assurance purposes as a direct result of the high accuracy and repeatability of direct electrical simulation yet, the optical simulation method is able to take account of optical uncertainties. The Rigel SP-SIM is the first SpO2 simulator able to utilise both electronic and optical methods in a single test setup, reducing uncertainties thus improving the test time.
The SP-SiM features pulse volume adjustments, heart rate and manufacturer specific R-curves for maximum flexibility, combined with a large capacity internal memory for the data capture, storage and easy downloading to a PC via Bluetooth of test results for record keeping – details of up to10,000 devices can be stored.
Manufacturer specific test programs can be uploaded via the Bluetooth technology while probe and monitor are tested at the same time for improved accuracy and faster results. The SPf-SiM forms part of a comprehensive range of high performance specialist biomedical test equipment supplied by Rigel Medical, part of the Seaward Group.
Portable and lightweight
Ideal for field service technicians and in-situ testing of SpO2 performance.
Electronic and Optical Simulation
Ensuring the complete system is checked fast and accurately.
Battery Operated
For convenient and fast testing without mains
Manufacturer R-curves
To ensure accurate simulations across a wide range of different brands and models.
Prepared for PPM protocols
Configured for automatic performance testing of a variety of parameters.
Full Key board
For easy data capturing and asset management
Intuitive User Interface
For fast and easy navigation using graphics display
Graphics display
Allowing real-time display of test settings and simulation data
Bluetooth communication
For PC download and future field upgrades
Tfechnical Specification |
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| Simulation | Optronic (Electronic & Optical), indirect via probe adaptor box |
| Simulation via | probe & full chain |
| Range | 50 to 100% |
| Accuracy | ± 0.5% of reading between 70-100% SPO2 |
| ± 1% of reading between 50-69% SPO2 | |
| Heart rate | 20-300 bpm |
| Accuracy | ± 1 bpm |
| R-curves | Datex, Datex Ohmeda, Nellcor, N.Oximax, Masimo, Criticare, Datascope, Philips (HP), CSI, Novametrix, Nihon Kohden, Nonin, SensorMedics (upgradeable) |
| Perfusion Index | 0-20% (5% default) |
| Arrhythmias | Tachycardia, Bradycardia, (upgrade) |
| Artefacts | Motion, light (AC-DC) (upgrade) |
| Direct interface | to Probe adaptor box. |
| Chronometer | test option to test response time SPO2 monitor (upgrade). |
| Operation | Battery cell, in-situ charge |
| Mains supply | 230V/110V AC +/- 10% 50/60Hz |
| Battery life | >12 hours testing |
| Weight | <1 kilo |
| Dimensions | 26 x 10 x 5.5 cm |
| Operating conditions | 10-30'C, 0-90% RH - NC |
| Storage environment | -15' - +60'C |
| Environmental Protection | IP 40 |
